In today’s competitive society, it is inevitable that the deciding factor of entering into relationships lie with monetary issues. I believe that there is indeed an upward trend of relationships and marriages valuing money over other qualities.

This trend can be attributed to a number of factors, the most pertinent one of them the rising cost of living, and the alarming inflation of prices. The rising cost of living results in people using relationships as an avenue to earn fast money. It is indeed simple and quick, getting in a relationship with a rich person and your life immediately turns comfortable. Sometimes, it is also difficult to blame them as technically they have done nothing wrong. It is the human nature and survival instinct in them that makes them want to have the easy way out. Although their choice is by no means ethical, it certainly is an attractive option.

The consequences of this trend are disastrous. The divorce rates will increase due to unhappy marriages and marriages solely based on material wealth. Children will thus be unhappy when their parents divorce, leading to a lack of concentration in their studies and other activities, resulting in the decline of their results. Furthermore, crime rates might also increase due to the growing unhappiness of the divorced people.

In a nutshell, I believe that today’s trend in relationships are leaning towards monetary emphasis. Thank you.